Summary: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the UP Judiciary exam annually. The exam is conducted in 3 phases, and each stage requires a different preparation approach. This article walks you through UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 preparations. 

Uttar Pradesh Public Services Commission released the notification for the post of Civil Judge in Uttar Pradesh on 10 December 2022. Interested candidates can complete the application form before 10 January 2023 and prepare for the exam. 

UP Judicial Services Exam 2023 is conducted in 3 levels, and the first stage of the exam is the Prelims which constitutes two papers.

The second exam stage is Mains, which has five papers. Lastly, candidates are called for an interview round. 

This article will take you through How To Prepare For UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023?

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UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 Preparations

UP Judiciary Mains exam is tricky; hence, you must be prepared for any questions. 

To score good marks in the exam, candidates must have a UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Strategy; we are here with some tips suggested by experts to ace the exam.

Here are some general tips that can come in handy for aspirants.

• Go through the complete UP Judiciary Syllabus and exam pattern before you begin your preparations.
• Choose good and reliable source material to study the topics.
• Prepare a timetable according to the subjects and priority of each topic to study.
• Focus on the complex subjects a little more, and don't leave easy topics for the end; find your balance.
• Test your preparation by attempting mock tests and papers.
• Keep track of all law and judiciary services questions from other states.

Check: UP Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023

UP Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Before going into the preparation section, students must know the exam pattern and syllabus covered in the UP Judiciary Mains exam. The exam pattern is as follows:

Medium of Paper	Offline
Mode of Paper	Subjective Answer Writing
Exam Duration	3 hours
Paper I: General Knowledge	200
Paper II: English Language	100
Paper-III: Hindi Language	100
Paper IV: Law I (Substantive Law)	200
Paper V: Law II (Procedure and Evidence)	200
Paper VI: Law III (Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws)	200

Understanding exam pattern is a vital part of UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 Preparations.

The syllabus covered in the UP Judiciary Mains 2023 Exam is as follows:

UP PCS J Mains Syllabus 2023

Check the detailed UP Civil Judge Syllabus of Mains and prepare well to score good marks in the exam.

UP Judiciary Syllabus of Paper 1 (General Knowledge)

• The History of India and Indian Culture
• Geography of India
• Indian Polity
• Current National Issues 
• India and the World
• Indian Economy
• International Affairs and Institutions
• Development in the field of Science and Technology
• Communications and Space
• Topics of social relevance to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women & children 
• Maintenance & Welfare of Parents 
• Salient Features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
• Maintenance & Welfare of Parents 
• Senior Citizens Act, 2007
• Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
• India and the World
• Indian Economy
• International Affairs
• Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology
• Communications and Space

UP PCS J Syllabus of Paper 2 (English Language)

• Essay - 50 marks
• English Précis writing - 30 marks
• Translation of passage from Hindi to English - 20 marks

The main aim of the language exam is to check the proficiency of the candidates in the English language.

UP Judiciary Syllabus of Paper 3 (Hindi Language)

• Essay - 50 marks
• Hindi Précis writing - 30 marks
• Translation of Passage from English to Hindi - 20 marks

UP PCS J Syllabus 2023 of Paper 4 (Law I - Substantive Law)

Law of Contracts	Law of Partnership
Law concerning Easements and Torts	Transfer of Property
The Law Relating to the Principles of Equity	Substantive Laws
Law of Trust and Specific Relief	Hindu Law
Mohammedan Law	Constitutional Law

UP Judiciary Syllabus of Paper 5 (Law II - Procedure & Evidence Laws)

• Code of Civil Procedure 
• Principles of Pleading
• Evidence of witnesses
• Framing of charges
• Practical matters
• Principles of pleading
• The conduct of cases
• The Criminal Procedure Code
• The Law of Evidence
• The writing of judgment

UP PCS J Syllabus 2023 of Paper 6 (Law III - Penal, Revenue, & Local Laws)

• Indian Penal Code
• Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006
• Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
• Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
• Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
• U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
• U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act
• Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act,1973

Subject-wise Strategy for UP Judiciary Mains Preparation 

Here are expert-curated tips for the UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 Preparations.

Make sure to follow them for the best result—attempt UP Judiciary Mock Tests to analyse preparation levels and know what questions can be asked.

UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips for General Knowledge

General Knowledge may seem easy, and many aspirants may overlook its preparation from the beginning.

However, keeping a tab on current affairs, general knowledge questions from previous years, a little bit of history, and law-related news are necessary.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare GK section of the UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 Preparations: 

• Focus on Issue-based Current Affairs

When preparing for the General Knowledge section of the UP Judiciary Mains exam, focus on issue-based current affairs. Do not randomly focus on every piece of news out there; categorise them and look at what could be the essential news parts. 

• Improve and Diversify

For the GK section, constantly improve and diversify your news knowledge. Focus on historical events, constitution, amendments, polity, dates, etc. 

• Focus on Contemporary Legal Issues and Constitutional Amendments

Check: How To Prepare for UP Judiciary General Studies 2023

UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips for the English Language

The English language is one of the most manageable sections in the UP Judiciary Mains exam 2023. The candidates preparing for the exam must consider following the tips below for good marks.

• Read, Read and Read

Reading texts, journals, newspapers, and other resources will help you grasp the language. This way, you can improve your chances of handling the questions put across well.

• Practice Previous Year's Question Papers

One of the best ways to prepare for the English language section is to go through the previous year's question paper. You can determine the type of questions, difficulty level, and much more.

• Focus on writing skills

After reading and analysing previous years' question papers, it is also essential to test your writing skills every once in a while to ensure that your preparations are on point.

UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips for Substantive Law

The third paper or subject in UP Judiciary Mains is based on substantive law. Here are a few tips to help you score good marks in this section.

• Create outlines

Creating substantive law outlines or referring to the notes from law books will help you excel in this subject. Focus on the law of contracts, Torts, wills, etc. Focus on preparing factual information.

• Refer to Questions asked in previous exams.

It gives an idea of what questions are asked in this section, helping you improve preparation techniques and be aware of the difficulty level. 

• Refer to subject-specific books

To prepare for the Substantive Law section, make sure you are referring to the suitable source material.

Opt for books and resources that have detailed information on the law of contracts, the law of partnership, the law concerning easements and Torts, Laws relating to the transfer of property, including the principles of Equity, etc. And also, refer to study materials and practice papers from top UP PCS J Coaching Institutes, which will help to boost your preparation.

UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips for Procedure and Evidence

To ace the fourth section of the UP Judiciary Mains exam, candidates must follow the tips given below:

• Know the subject

Before the preparation process, make sure you know the subject well. For this section, thoroughly study the law of evidence, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, principles of pleading, practical matters, etc. 

• Study case laws and ratios

If you are wondering how to prepare for judiciary mains, especially the Procedure and Evidence section, you must study the case laws. It will help you understand the subject and eliminate the risk of forgetting procedures and their implications.

Check: UP PCS J Application Form 2023

UP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips for Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws

Here are a few tips to prepare for the Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws section in the UP Judiciary Mains exam.

• Refer to Bare Acts

Studying Bare Acts will help you prepare for Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws. It is also essential to prepare from other resources; however, a grasp of laws' fundamentals will be sufficient. 

• Solve Question Banks

All toppers suggest practising questions from the previous year questions. Always take up mock tests and last year's questions to ace your preparations. 

Best Books for UP Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 Preparations

The best books to prepare for the UP Judicial Services Mains exam are below.

Apart from referring to these UP Judiciary Books, refer to the notes you made while studying law and fall back on those books:

Name of the Books	Publications
Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Judicial Services examination - The Complete Preparation Manual	Showick Thrope
UP Judicial Service Examination	Dr DK Pandey
Samanya Gyaan	Lucent
Guide to Judicial Services Examination	Universal